LA VERGNE — Runners will compete under the light of a full moon during the annual Howl at the Moon 5K run in La Vergne. Registration is open for the annual event scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Veterans Memorial Park.

The entry fee is $25 for pre-registration (due Oct. 13) and $30 the day of race. There are 12 age divisions, ranging from 12 and younger to 65 and older. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each category.

“Howl at the Moon has traditionally been a summer event, but we scheduled it a little later to take advantage of cooler weather,” said A.C. Davis, director of Parks and Recreation. “We have some very nice door prizes thanks to Severn Trent and other sponsors, and we will be giving away T-shirts to the first 150 entries.”

All proceeds from the Howl at the Moon 5K are returned to parks programs planned for children. For registration information, visit www.lavergnetn.gov.